madmanic Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 i have just signed up so first things first i would just like to say hello to everyone and say how much i like the site. had a quick look around and very impressed with all the information and advice on here been looking at getting into trials for ages now and the time is right now but i have a few questions to ask before i get a bike. main question is about the bike its self. been looking at the sizes and im not sure which size to go for. not struck on the 20" so the choice is between 24" and 26". are there any major differences between them? as im only just starting im not looking at spending to much on the bike so does anyone know anywhere to get a cheapish bike? or if anyone on here is selling one in the manchester area please let me know thanks in advance for any advice paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmfitchett Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) i have just signed up so first things first i would just like to say hello to everyone and say how much i like the site. had a quick look around and very impressed with all the information and advice on here been looking at getting into trials for ages now and the time is right now but i have a few questions to ask before i get a bike. main question is about the bike its self. been looking at the sizes and im not sure which size to go for. not struck on the 20" so the choice is between 24" and 26". are there any major differences between them? as im only just starting im not looking at spending to much on the bike so does anyone know anywhere to get a cheapish bike? or if anyone on here is selling one in the manchester area please let me know thanks in advance for any advice paul I'll try to give you as much as I know (not alot) hope it helps you out. I think that mod is easier to learn on and stock offers more variety as you get better. I really think you should have more of a look at mod if your not exactly tall. In my opinion you should try out all three and see which one you want. I believe the main difference with 24 and 26 is what your want to do? Not sure though. I'd say don't limit yourself to something under 200 or a certain price as your not going to get your moneys worth. A good starter would be an Onza Bird or Blade (mods.) Maybe just search around tarty bikes? tartybikes Of course you have the option to buy a really cheap second hand bike off ebay and either ride that or restore it. Callum. Edited July 21, 2010 by Cmfitchett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanic Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 I'll try to give you as much as I know (not alot) hope it helps you out. I think that mod is easier to learn on and stock offers more variety as you get better. I really think you should have more of a look at mod if your not exactly tall. In my opinion you should try out all three and see which one you want. I believe the main difference with 24 and 26 is what your want to do? Not sure though. I'd say don't limit yourself to something under 200 or a certain price as your not going to get your moneys worth. A good starter would be an Onza Bird or Blade (mods.) Maybe just search around tarty bikes? tartybikes Of course you have the option to buy a really cheap second hand bike off ebay and either ride that or restore it. Callum. thanks for the reply the onza bird looks like a good reply and i have looked at it a few times as it always comes up as a good beginner bike when i have searched but im still not sure about the 20" frame. been looking on ebay and think thats what im going to end up doing unless someone on here is selling an onza bird cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisMartinez Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm in the exact same situation as you are Paul, I'm still searching for a new bike too. The Onza Bird looks like a good first choice in my opinion. Frame wise I'd say it depends on your hight doesn't it? there's no point riding a bike that's too small for you. I might be wrong seeing as I'm quite new to the game, but yeah, just thought I'd voice my opinion on the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanic Posted July 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm in the exact same situation as you are Paul, I'm still searching for a new bike too. The Onza Bird looks like a good first choice in my opinion. Frame wise I'd say it depends on your hight doesn't it? there's no point riding a bike that's too small for you. I might be wrong seeing as I'm quite new to the game, but yeah, just thought I'd voice my opinion on the subject what a small world lol just seen you from wigan. me too live in ashton-in-makerfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm in the exact same situation as you are Paul, I'm still searching for a new bike too. The Onza Bird looks like a good first choice in my opinion. Frame wise I'd say it depends on your hight doesn't it? there's no point riding a bike that's too small for you. I might be wrong seeing as I'm quite new to the game, but yeah, just thought I'd voice my opinion on the subject I'm over 6ft 2, and ride a mod. It doesn't matter how big you are, it's what you feel comfortable riding. Someone near the top of the thread said they are good to learn on, which is true, but that doesn't mean as soon as you get competent at riding you should instantly switch to a stock, yet again it's personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanic Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm over 6ft 2, and ride a mod. It doesn't matter how big you are, it's what you feel comfortable riding. Someone near the top of the thread said they are good to learn on, which is true, but that doesn't mean as soon as you get competent at riding you should instantly switch to a stock, yet again it's personal preference. had a really good look around the site and my mind has now been changed i ahve always thought that mod lloked to much like you were riding a bmx thats why i wanted something bigger but now i have started to like mod more. would still like stock in the future but for now im thinking of going mod thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1992 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) Hey welcome to the forum The best thing you can do is try all of them out if you can to see which one you prefer it is all down to personal preference. I started on stock (26") but i had a go on a mod(20") and i hate them i feel too cramped so go out and try some bikes out. Liam. Edited July 23, 2010 by liam1992 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Hey welcome to the forum The best thing you can do is try all of them out if you can to see which one you prefer it is all down to personal preference. I started on stock (26") but i had a go on a mod(20") and i hate them i feel too cramped so go out and try some bikes out. Liam. It may have felt cramped because it was not set up specifically for your liking? And also keep in mind you can get long mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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